Iconoclastic Astroism
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
| Holy Prophet | Jonsu Himoura |
| Light of the Maddening | Vacant |
| Light of the Austere Star | Vacant |
| Light of the Auspicious Star | Vacant |
| Luminary of the Maddening Star | Vacant |
| Luminary of the Austere Star | Vacant |
| Luminary of the Auspicious Star | Vacant |
| Haruspex Arcani | Vacant |
| Consuls | Vacant |
| Nobles | 3 |
| Followers | 0 |
| Temples | 0 |
| Shrines | 0 |
Iconoclastic Astroism is the worship of the Bloodstars, a constellation that hangs in a static position over western Dwilight, three bright red stars know as the Austere, Auspicious and Maddening stars. They appear to follow slightly irregular cycles, being sometimes bright and sometimes dark. The current phases of the Bloodstars can be found here.
Followers of the Bloodstars believe that the stars influence the actions of man, with the different phases producing different effects.
The Maddening Star is said to be the epitome of passion, influencing men with strong emotions and passionate actions. The Auspicious Star deals with the mind and logic. Finally, the Austere Star deals not in inaction but with the time between action.
Sometimes the influence of the Austere star can be obscured for some, and can drive men to believe they have achieved balance. Some even dedicate themselves to following a particular star, such as Maddening. Although considered mad by some, these individuals can sometimes achieve a level of devotion not readily acquired by more general believers.
Sanguis Astroism began in Morek when many immigrants to Dwilight discovered shared dreams of the Stars, calling them from their homes in the East and prompting them to cross the oceans. Following the establishment of Morek, the faith of Sanguis Astroism was spread to the island of Libidizedd through the formation of the colony of Astrum.
After the Crusade of Follies, the Prophet Jonsu Himoura was excommunicated from the faith based on the testimony of liars and heretics driven to destroy the Church by pursuing a second war of Follies, which drove the Theocracy of Niselur from the Church, and eventually lead to a failed war by the theocracies. Collapsing under the weight of their own corruption, it seemed that Astroism was on the brink of destruction, until the Second Prophet was revealed, and cast down the Apostate Council, and eventually formed the true faith, Iconoclastic Astroism.
Documents of the faith
- Prophecies of the Faith.
- Holy Writings of the Faith.
- Catechism of the Faith, a brief introduction to fundamental doctrines and to the study of the Holy Writings.
- Charter of the Church of Iconoclastic Astroism
- Declaration against Orthodox Astroism
The Faith's Magistratum
Due to the size of the religion, problems began to occur between the different realms of the faith regarding many aspects of the religion, some of which led to accusations of heresy and distrust amongst many high level members. Seeing this could tear the faith apart, the First Prophet Mathurin Hossenfeffer decided to form The Faith's Magistratum. This tradition has been carried on to the true faith, Iconoclastic Astroism.
Observances, Holidays, and Festivals of the Faith
- Boreal's Day - Following the death of Boreal Arrakis the First Prophet announced that the day of his death (The 9th day of Spring) would be known as Boreal's Day in every Theocracy of the Faith. Stating that, "The loss of King Boreal Arakiss is a great one which will be felt for years to come. He was a hero of Sanguis Astroism and none have done more to spread the Faith than he."
- Salvation's Eve - The Ninth Day of Autumn is the anniversary of the Glorious Reclamation, when the Prophet Jonsu Himoura took control of the corrupt Church of Sanguis Astroism, and ended the rule of the Apostate Council.
